-Google Earth, where is the location? How do we get there? Distance to home? Who are we talking to?
-"Visit" another class in our given country through videoconferencing.
videoconferencing, Google Earth, virtual field trip, video creation
Create a map
Students label existing maps or produce their own
-Idea of neighbor (at home, classrooms, countries)
-Large map in the hallway to fill in when visited other countries.
outline maps available online, Google Earth, markers/paper/art materials
Build a model/artifact
Students create a 3D artifact. Students develop a written or digital mental model of a course concept/process.
-"How would you build _?" -"What materials do you need to build _?"
-What worked/what didn't? How would you change what didn't work?
imaging tools with a drawing software (kidpix, sketch notes), wood working/blocks/art materials/building materials
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Subject:
Selected Standard:
D2.Geo.6.K-2. Identify some cultural and environmental characteristics of specific places.
Link to Source:
http://socialstudies.org/system/files/c3/C3-Framework-for-Social-Studies.pdf
Activity Types:
-Google Earth, where is the location? How do we get there? Distance to home? Who are we talking to?
-"Visit" another class in our given country through videoconferencing.
-Idea of neighbor (at home, classrooms, countries)
-Large map in the hallway to fill in when visited other countries.
-"How would you build _?"
-"What materials do you need to build _?"
-What worked/what didn't? How would you change what didn't work?
Digging In:
Statement
(verbs)
(demonstration)
Academic Vocabulary
Rooting Activities: